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Procurement Clerk

Operational-level

Also known as: Buyer, Departmental Buyer, Expeditor, Film Replacement Orderer

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
ProcurementPurchasingSupply Chain ManagementMaterials ManagementOperations ManagementBusinessAdministrationFinanceCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle PeopleSoftSAP software
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-8.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,700

per year (US)

Jobs today

56,900

in 2025 → 52,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Commis à la saisie de données
  • Assistant administratif
  • Commis d'inventaire

Where it can lead

  • Agent d'approvisionnement
  • Analyste de la chaîne d'approvisionnement
  • Coordinateur logistique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate routine tasks such as data entry, generating purchase orders, and basic supplier communication. This shift could free procurement clerks to focus on more complex tasks like strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing expenditure, requiring adaptation to new digital tools and a focus on exception handling.

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$50,580

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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